R&R Retreat Daily Schedule for Tuesday, March 1 L = Lecture, M = Movement-based, E = Experiential (may include some movement) 6:30–8:00 Kripalu Yoga Classes (class times vary, please see Information Boards for details) 7:00–8:30 Breakfast 9:00–10:30 Mastering Your Life Force Ray Crist (M) Take a journey through a deep yoga practice that promotes vibrancy, inner power, and clarity. Harmonize consciousness and the body using the breath as you learn to move your life force within. This energetic and meditative workshop also offers tips on how to bring this experience into your everyday practice. 9:00–10:30 Introduction to Ayurveda: Life in Balance Erin Casperson (L) Learn simple, everyday approaches for increasing your health and vitality through Ayurveda, an ancient approach to health care that originated in India. Ayurvedic wisdom teaches us to connect with our deepest selves, the source of all healing. 11:00–11:45 Garden of Intentions Izzy Lenihan (L) If your life was a garden, what would you see growing? Fruitful vegetation? Or lots of weeds? Finding your true dharma, or life's work, begins with setting an intention. When we plant the seeds of intention, infinite possibilities await. 11:30–1:30 Lunch 12:00–1:00 Kripalu YogaDance® Experience Kripalu's most delightful, popular, and loved activity. Whether you are brand new to movement, dance, and yoga, or have danced your whole life, YogaDance will surprise you with joy. 12:00–1:00 Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:30–3:30 Guided Hiking (advance registration suggested, please call for details) 2:00–3:30 Expansion and Ease Michelle Dalbec (M/E) Come reclaim space and relaxation in your body. Restorative yoga is about slowing down, supporting your body, practicing effortless effort, and letting gravity pull you deeper into the pose. Experience how restorative yoga melts your muscles, disarms the body’s fight or flight response, creates tranquility throughout your nervous system, and quiets an active mind. 4:15–5:45 Kripalu Yoga Classes (class times vary, please see Information Boards for details) 5:30–7:00 Dinner 7:30–8:30 Rest and Unwind Yoga (please see the Information Boards for details) 7:30–9:00 Whole Foods Cooking Demonstration Jeremy Rock Smith (E) Join us for a lecture on the joys and benefits of whole foods cooking, with recipes and techniques from the Kripalu Kitchen, and take home simple methods and inspiration for a healthier diet that you can maintain throughout the year. This schedule subject to change without notice. R&R Retreat Daily Schedule for Wednesday, March 2 L = Lecture, M = Movement-based, E = Experiential (may include some movement) 6:30–8:00 Kripalu Yoga Classes (class times vary, please see Information Boards for details) 7:00–8:30 Breakfast 9:00–10:30 Leadership, Love, and Freedom Coby Kozlowski (L/E) Our deepest calling is to grow into our authentic self and live out our life purpose. This is the work of an authentic leader—leadership redefined. Through lecture and discussion, learn the power of living yoga and leadership and the impact of taking the inward journey into the depths of what it means to be human. 11:00–11:45 Posture Clinic Kari Harendorf (M) Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner coming back to the beginner's mind, this workshop helps you build your practice from the ground up. 11:30–1:30 Lunch 12:00–1:00 Kripalu YogaDance® Experience Kripalu's most delightful, popular, and loved activity. Whether you are brand new to movement, dance, and yoga, or have danced your whole life, YogaDance will surprise you with joy. 12:00–1:00 Vinyasa Yoga Class 12:45–1:30 Historical Tour of the Grounds Vandita Kate Marchesiello (M) Shadowbrook has uplifted the spirits and hearts of people since the late nineteenth century. This workshop begins with a viewing of historic photos of the property and then ventures outside for a tour of the grounds to discover points of interest and learn more about the rich history and roots of Kripalu Yoga. 1:30–3:30 Guided Hiking (advance registration suggested, please call for details) 2:00–3:30 Muscle, Fascia, and Yoga Christopher Holmes (L/M) Muscles have the separate but related functions of providing energy and strength. The role of fascia is a key factor in determining how aggressively we test our strength, and how much we can stretch. In this workshop, learn the properties of muscle and fascia, and how their dual roles inform the strength and stretch relationship. Through yoga practice, discover how to safely explore your posture edge. 4:15–5:45 Kripalu Yoga Classes (class times vary, please see Information Boards for details) 5:30–7:00 Dinner 7:30–9:00 Kirtan Experience this powerful group practice of call-and-response chanting. Enliven your body through sacred Sanskrit vibrations, bringing physical and emotional healing and a heightened awareness of your inner spiritual authority. This schedule subject to change without notice. R&R Retreat Daily Schedule for Thursday, March 3 L = Lecture, M = Movement-based, E = Experiential (may include some movement) 6:30–8:00 Kripalu Yoga Classes (class times vary, please see Information Boards for details) 7:00–8:30 Breakfast 9:00–10:30 Clearing the Clutter Izzy Lenihan (L) Clutter can affect every aspect of your life—health, relationships, work, finances, and inner peace. In this workshop, identify the clutter in your life and create simple strategies to achieve a conscious life that feels lighter, brighter, and rejuvenated. 9:00–10:30 Ojas-Boosting Self-Care Larissa Hall Carlson (L/E) Give yourself the gift of self-care! Dive into a nourishing asana practice with soothing pranayama, experience abhyanga (herbal oil massage), and deeply relax with yoga nidra. Emerge from this experience refreshed, relaxed, and glowing. Please wear clothes that expose your arms and most of your legs for the oil massage. 11:00–11:45 Creating a Home Practice Evelyn Gonzalez (M) Through writing and self-inquiry, examine the possibilities and obstacles to maintaining your own personal yoga routine. Share your discoveries, thoughts, and ideas to help strengthen your home practice. 11:30–1:30 Lunch 12:00–1:00 Kripalu YogaDance® Experience Kripalu's most delightful, popular, and loved activity. Whether you are brand new to movement, dance, and yoga, or have danced your whole life, YogaDance will surprise you with joy. 12:00–1:00 Vinyasa Yoga Class 12:45–1:30 Mindful Eating Annie B. Kay (E) How you eat reflects how you feel about yourself at the deepest level. Discover mindful eating, a practice of exploring your relationships with food and yourself, and deepen your understanding of food and nourishment. 1:30–3:30 Guided Hiking (advance registration suggested, please call for details) 2:00–3:30 Principles of Yoga Postures Cristie Newhart (L/M) In this workshop, discuss and practice the fundamental alignment principles of the different groups of postures, such as standing, forward bends, and twists, and learn how to make the adjustments needed for stability and comfort. 4:15–5:45 Kripalu Yoga Classes (class times vary, please see Information Boards for details) 5:30–7:00 Dinner 7:30–8:30 Rest and Unwind Yoga (please see the Information Boards for details) 7:30–8:30 Love is Our Soul Purpose Atma Joann Levitt (M) Swami Kripalu calls love "God's only ambassador." He also refers to our efforts at loving as the highest form of spiritual practice. Through journaling, dialogue, and heart-felt meditation, explore the many ways you can become an ambassador of love in your own life. This schedule subject to change without notice. R&R Retreat Daily Schedule for Friday, March 4 L = Lecture, M = Movement-based, E = Experiential (may include some movement) 6:30–8:00 Kripalu Yoga Classes (class times vary, please see Information Boards for details) 7:00–8:30 Breakfast 9:00–10:30 Slow Flow Expression Jess Frey (E) Explore slow flow yoga in a dynamic expression and dance of body, breath, and movement. Through this gentle journey, draw forth qualities of rhythm and repetition while moving with and cultivating compassion and kindness. 11:00–11:45 Creating a Home Practice Evelyn Gonzalez (M/E) Through writing and self-inquiry, examine the possibilities and obstacles to maintaining your own personal yoga routine. Share your discoveries, thoughts, and ideas to help strengthen your home practice. 11:30–1:30 Lunch 12:00–1:00 Kripalu YogaDance® Experience Kripalu's most delightful, popular, and loved activity. Whether you are brand new to movement, dance, and yoga, or have danced your whole life, YogaDance will surprise you with joy. 12:00–1:00 Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:30–3:30 Guided Hiking (advance registration suggested, please call for details) 2:00–3:30 Yoga for Athletes Susannah Gale (M) Yoga, a perfect complement to athletic training, is an excellent way to prevent injury and enhance performance. Learn how to use this valuable tool to warm up and cool down the body, and leave with a practical approach to incorporating yoga into your favorite sport or activity. 4:15–6:15 Kripalu Yoga Classes (class times vary, please see Information Boards for details) 5:00–7:30 Dinner 6:45–7:15 Kripalu Orientation Guest Services (Please see Information Boards for details) Welcome to Kripalu! Learn about Kripalu and get helpful tips on making the most of your stay. 7:30–8:30 Healing Arts Sampler: Ayurvedic Bodywork Cat Pacini (E) Ayurvedic wisdom teaches us to connect with our deepest selves, the source of all healing.